Listen as 13-time New York Times bestselling author (and archaeologist) Gail Carriger talks with host Alex White about the pros and cons of her meteoric rise to the top and how she’s managed her fame over time. And learn how publishing has changed in the past decade from her perspective. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Gail_Carriger_Podcast_10.11.19.mp3
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Podcast-Host Alex White Interviews Smashwords Founder Mark Coker!
Mark Coker is the founder of Smashwords, the leading distributor of indie eBooks, and the creator of the Smart Author podcast that details the evergreen best practices of successful self-publishers. Mark is one of the good guys in publishing. Check out his views on the industry here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Mark_Coker_podcast_9.27.19.mp3
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Host Alex White interviews author/journalist/writing teacher Jordan Rosenfeld
Jordan is what we called “bonafide”. She writes everything from freelance articles to a host of nonfiction writing guides, plus she teaches classes about writing. Soak up her advice in this podcast about what makes a great story. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Jordan_Rosenfeld_podcast_8.30.19.mp3
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Why the SF Writing for Change conference is such a treasure
I well remember attending my first SF Writing For Change conference at the Unitarian Universalist Center in San Francisco. The lobby was buzzing with excitement and warm sunlight beamed through stained glass windows in the great room as it filled with writers and publishing folk. It seemed almost too good to be true; I was
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing by Stephanie Chandler
Self-Publish Like a Pro: 7 Mistakes New Authors Make and How to Avoid Them The world of self-publishing can be overwhelming, and there is an abundance of conflicting advice around the internet-wild-west that can leave your head spinning. However, most publishing industry professionals would agree that there are several common mistakes we see from new
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TOP 10 QUERY LETTER DON’TS
Summer. The days are longer and you have time to think by the pool. Or while sitting outside during your lunch hour. Or when you’re up at the crack of dawn writing while the kids are sleeping in. ’Tis the season of querying agents to get that masterpiece out there and evaluated by these publishing
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